Mental Health
Updated Aug 25, 2026 9:00 PM PT
Mental Health Psychologist News
Current reporting, research and professional developments across Mental Health, curated for psychologists and behavioral-health professionals.
The mayor-elect can use his popularity to protect New York’s capacity for self-government from outside interference, while reaffirming what his campaign promises mean to the city.
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it ...
Academics say establishing the causes of serious mental illnesses could lead to better treatments A world-leading study could ...
The Trump administration has significantly cut funding for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA).
From an early age, men have had a complicated relationship with mental health. For generations, men have been taught to equate ...
Researchers have uncovered surprising evidence that anxiety may be controlled not by neurons but by two dueling groups of immune cells inside the brain. These microglia act like biological pedals—one pushing anxiety…
Measurement frameworks can shift anecdotal validation to trackable results, offering proof that behavioral healthcare can ...
Researchers identified SGK1 as a key chemical connecting childhood trauma to depression and suicidal behavior. High SGK1 levels were found in the brains of suicide victims and in people with genetic variants linked to…
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Talkspace, a leading online behavioral health company, today announced the launch of Chapters by ...
It is November, often called Movember after the charity that raises awareness of men’s mental and physical health in this month.
Last weekend Movember partnered with clothing company LSKD to release a video aimed at changing the narrative around how men’s ...
Flooding from torrential rainfall caused multiple road closures Wednesday across the Town of Colonie and parts of Albany.Along ...
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it ...
Weill Cornell researchers uncovered how free radicals from astrocyte mitochondria can fuel dementia. Using new compounds that target these radicals at their source, they slowed brain inflammation and neuronal damage in…
Meditation is widely praised for its mental health benefits, but new research shows that it can also produce unexpected side effects for some people—from anxiety and dissociation to functional impairment. Psychologist…
Using powerful 7-Tesla brain imaging, researchers mapped how the brainstem manages pain differently across the body. They discovered that distinct regions activate for facial versus limb pain, showing the brain’s…
Most of us know what it's like to be a teenager at school—and how it feels to fit into (or fall outside of) a school's social ...
Across generations, men's mental health continues to get an increasing amount of attention, good and bad. It's a slight glimmer ...
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Generalized anxiety disorder affects millions, often trapping sufferers in cycles of fear and isolation that conventional medications barely relieve. At UCSF, neuroscientist Jennifer Mitchell is testing a pharmaceutical…
Reverse body dysmorphia is not a clinical diagnosis but a term that originated from TikTok. People use it colloquially to ...
Providing a continuum of care, one capable of addressing early symptoms before they spiral into crisis, has long been the ...
Background Australia’s mental health system needs to expand rapidly to meet the growing demand for care by young Australians. Participatory systems modelling (PSM) has emerged as a valuable method for guiding strategic…
Scientists at UCSF have uncovered evidence that multiple sclerosis silently damages the brain years before diagnosis. By studying proteins in blood samples, they identified early immune signals and markers of nerve…
At the same time, schools hold powerful potential. When they are inclusive, safe, and caring, they don’t just prevent harm ...
Despite growing conversations around mental health, maternal mental health, particularly postpartum depression, continues to be a ...
Researchers have synthesized enhanced vitamin K analogues that outperform natural vitamin K in promoting neuron growth. The new compounds, which combine vitamin K with retinoic acid, activate the mGluR1 receptor to drive…
Groundbreaking Harvard research is exposing hidden energy failures inside brain cells that may drive major psychiatric conditions. By studying reprogrammed neurons, scientists are revealing how cellular metabolism shapes…
PhotoVoice is a participatory approach that uses photography to offer a useful platform for sharing the stories of people with mental health conditions whose voices are often marginalized. This study aimed to explore the…